The Motivation Rollercoaster: How to Beat the Dips
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Aug 30, 2024
The Motivation Rollercoaster: How to Beat the Dips
Some days you’re unstoppable, others you just want a nap. Totally normal, but avoidable burnout strategy is key.
We expect motivation to be constant, then feel defeated when it’s not, creating a negative spiral.
- Habit beats hustle: Small, consistent action is more sustainable than bursts of intense, motivation-fueled effort.
- Track your energy, not just your to-do: When do you feel most focused? Protect that time ruthlessly.
- Batch the ‘blah’ tasks: Get those low-energy ones out of the way, frees up mental space for when you’re firing.
- ‘Just start’ really works: Action creates motivation, not the other way around. Take one tiny step.
- Environment is everything: Declutter your workspace, nature breaks, curate a focus playlist – all matter.
- Accountability is key: Partner, mastermind, etc., knowing someone is checking in forces you to show up.
What external factors totally tank your motivation?
Identify ONE task you dread, and break it down into ridiculously small steps. Feels more doable now?